Florence County, SC truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Florence County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 5.8 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Florence County compares with South Carolina
Florence County against South Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Florence County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Florence County | South Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 76.5 | 61.6 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.8 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.67 | 0.64 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 20% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.3% | 0.4% | 6.2% | 41% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.0% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 9% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.9% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.5% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.3% | 21.5% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Florence County has lower values than South Carolina for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Florence County: I-95 deadliest road: 13 fatal truck crashes in Florence County since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,225 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Florence County. They injured 800 people and killed 68.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 9.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.7%.
November through March accounts for 42.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in South Carolina.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (South Carolina: 0.4%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Florence County is I-95, with 13 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-52 (6), US-378 (5) and SR-51 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
20 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.6% share (South Carolina: 2.1%).
Their busiest month is March, with 15% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 5.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 5.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Florence County fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Florence County.
- Check whether your routes use I-95, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in March; review collection routes for that month.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Florence County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Florence County) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 13 |
| US-52 | 6 |
| US-378 | 5 |
| SR-51 | 3 |
| US-76 | 3 |
| SR-327 | 2 |
| SR-136 | 1 |
| SR-147 | 1 |
| SR-1743 | 1 |
| SR-24 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Florence County) |
|---|---|
| I-95 | 126 |
| Paper Mill Road | 25 |
| N Williston Rd | 24 |
| E Palmetto St | 17 |
| N Cashua Dr | 12 |
| S Irby St | 12 |
| S Church St | 11 |
| E Old Marion Hwy | 10 |
Florence County at a glance
| Population | 138,049 |
| Land area | 800.5 sq mi |
| Density | 172 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $58,288 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Florence County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 101 | — | 3.9 |
| 2000s | 103 | +2% | 4.2 |
| 2010s | 104 | +0% | 3.1 |
| 2020s | 100 | -3% | 5.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 101 a year in the 1990s and 100 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 3.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 5.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Florence County
ZIP codes in Florence County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Florence County
How common are truck crashes in Florence County?
Since 2015, 1,225 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Florence County (800 injured, 68 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Florence County?
Since 2015, I-95 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Florence County: 13.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Florence County?
The worst month is August: 9.6% of truck crashes in Florence County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Florence County?
20 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Florence County since 2015, 1.6% of all truck crashes.
How does Florence County compare with South Carolina for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 76.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Florence County, vs 61.6 for South Carolina.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Florence County?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.